Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Caloundra travel guide

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You're Going to Love Caloundra

With a population of 38 706, Caloundra is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Caloundra has to offer.

Where to Eat in Caloundra

If you’re looking for affordable options, Amici Restaurant - Caloundra (16 Bulcock Street) and Acqua Restaurant & Bar (Corner of The Esplanade & Otranto Avenue Bulcock Beach) are great picks.

When to visit Caloundra

Caloundra in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 194
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caloundra in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 194
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Caloundra in January, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 200 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Caloundra, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Caloundra

Plane

When flying to Caloundra, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 23 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Caloundra from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 14h.

Car

Another option to get to Caloundra is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 74 km from Caloundra. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Caloundra, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 23 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Caloundra from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 14h.

Car

Another option to get to Caloundra is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 74 km from Caloundra. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Caloundra

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Caloundra

Lufthansa
Good (8,195 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,559 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,165 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,508 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,643 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,110 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,479 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,583 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,038 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,811 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,321 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,027 reviews)
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Where to stay in Caloundra

Average rates range from around C$ 207 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 269 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Caloundra

Most booked hotels in Caloundra

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Top Spot Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
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Moffat Beach Motel Caloundra
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
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Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
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Pelican Waters Golf Resort Sunshine Coast
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 133+
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Wunpalm Motel & Cabins - Late check-in available
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 158+
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Maroochy River Bungalows
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 151+
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Renting a car in Caloundra

Expect to pay C$ 1.95 per litre in Caloundra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.31 and C$ 31.08. The most frequently booked car type in Caloundra is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.95 per litre in Caloundra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.31 and C$ 31.08. The most frequently booked car type in Caloundra is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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